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Tag Archives: insomnia
Insomnia most common sleep disorder
If you find yourself tossing and turning most nights, unable to fall asleep, you’re in good company.
Posted in General Health, Mental Health
Tagged insomnia, lack of sleep, poor sleep, sleep, sleep and health
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Have you heard of Lazy Cakes Relaxation Brownies? Slowtivate? Unwind? Be careful!
Lazy Cakes Relaxation Brownies are stirring up lots of controversy. Why?
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Mental Health
Tagged Drank, insomnia, Lazy Cakes, melatonin, National Sleep Foundation, passion flower, poor sleep, preventing stress, stress, valerian
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Isoflavones reduce postmenopausal insomnia, hot flashes
In a past blog, Natural Medications (Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements) for Menopausal Symptoms, I discussed the data supporting a trial of isoflavones in women with menopausal symptoms. However, there was not a lot of data. Now, Medscape is reporting, “Isoflavones may … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged consumerlab, daidzein, genistein, hot flashes, insomnia, ipriflavone, isoflavones, menopause, natural medications, natural medicines, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, North American Menopause Society, poor sleep, soy
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A natural medicine combo to treatment insomnia seems too good to be true
A combination of melatonin, zinc, and magnesium has been shown to be safe and effective in treating insomnia in older men and women, but the results are preliminary.
Posted in General Health, Mental Health
Tagged insomnia, lack of sleep, magnesium, melatonin, poor sleep, sleep, zinc
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Less Than 25% of Valerian Herbal Sleep Supplements Pass Tests For Quality
Long-time readers of this blog know of my admiration for ConsumerLab.com, a leading provider of consumer information and independent evaluations of natural medications (herbs, vitamins and supplements). In fact, I use their findings almost daily in my practice to recommend … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Mental Health
Tagged consumerlab, insomnia, natural medications, natural medicines, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, valerian
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Six doctor-recommended sleep aids
Tired of counting sheep? Consider one of these remedies for the possibility of getting a good night’s sleep when you have occasional insomnia. These tips were posted on Health.com and are from RealSimple.com: 1) Aromatherapy Try it: When you’re drowsy … Continue reading
Posted in Men's Health, Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged aromatherapy, diphenhydramine, GABA, insomnia, lack of sleep, melatonin, poor sleep, sleep, sleep and health, sleep hygiene, valerian
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Tart Cherry Juice (Sour Cherry): What Are The Facts?
Tart cherry juice is now becoming a popular drink for everything from heart disease, insomnia, and muscle pain to preventing cancer. It’s in commercial products such as Cheribundi Tru Cherry Tart Cherry Juice, Nature Blessed Cherry Juice, and others. Tart … Continue reading
Posted in Men's Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged insomnia, lack of sleep, sour cherry, tart cherry juice, Tru Cherry
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Strategies for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Here’s some excellent information on avoiding insomnia and getting a good night’s sleep using common-sense sleep hygiene. It’s from my friends at the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. However, I find that many of my patients are not aware of some … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged insomnia, lack of sleep, poor sleep, sleep and children, sleep hygiene
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Tai chi helps older adults get good night’s sleep
Reuters Health is reporting a study in the journal Sleep that found that regular practice of tai chi, a Westernized version of the ancient Chinese martial art of tai chi, can help older people rest easier at night. Nearly two-thirds … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, General Health, Health Headlines
Tagged insomnia, sleep, tai chi
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Better Sleepers Are ‘Successful Agers’
HealthDay News is reporting a study showing that normal sleep is associated with healthy aging. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego assessed 2,226 women aged 60 and older and found increased severity of sleep disturbances predicted lower … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Health Headlines, Mental Health
Tagged aging, insomnia, poor sleep, San Diego, sleep, successful aging, University of California
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Moderate Aerobics May Ease Insomnia Symptoms
HealthDay News is reporting a study showing that a session of moderate aerobic exercise can help reduce anxiety and improve the quality of sleep for insomnia patients – while heavy aerobic or moderate strength exercises don’t have the same … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Health Headlines
Tagged aerobics, anxiety, exercise, Giselle S. Passos, insomnia, sleep
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Sleep a Necessity, Not a Luxury
HealthDay News reports that as the pace of life gets faster and faster, and people try to cram more and more into every minute of the day. Before Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1880, people slept an average … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Health Headlines, Men's Health, Mental Health, Obesity, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged insomnia, lack of sleep, National Sleep Foundation, sleep and health
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